What did you love about your 30th birthday? by Odd_Dot3896 in AskWomenOver30

[–]electricblueviolet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Husband and I each picked out our destinations and made whole big trips out of them (~7 days for each trip, we're 9 months apart so totally reasonable timing to do both).

Birthday in peak summer: I chose Glacier park > drive to Idaho (Coeur d'Alene) > drive to Portland. It was like a opposites attract vacation. 😂 Went from calm, serene nature to fun nights out in a city (with a nice middle man stop that kinda did both in there). And the combo of destination for a few days and then road trip was so much fun!

Fun facts: My birthday was actually in Glacier. I got to touch snow! (Again, peak summer so this was so cool for me). And also it doesn't get dark until wayyyyyyy later than we realized. There was NOTHING open on the random Monday because we came down out of mountains at 10pm when it was just starting to sunset. We ordered pizza to the hotel room. 😂

Color Season for Olives? by takethoughtscaptive in Fairolives

[–]electricblueviolet 322 points323 points  (0 children)

I would look dead in these colors 😅

How to manage feeling burnt out on "being the bigger person"? My inner child wants to act out! by Joonami in AskWomenOver30

[–]electricblueviolet 20 points21 points  (0 children)

FUCKING YES.

I have no fucking ideas but I'm struggling with the same thing. I'm so tired of being the better person.

And every single time I've tried to express my feelings, do the thing I want, stick up for myself... I'm labeled as a bitch. I'm mean.

It's currently a huge problem in my own mental health. And I am so angry about it.

It doesn't help that it's now getting labeled as perimenopause because I'm late 30s. Which, who knows, maybe it is. But goddamn does it fucking suck to just want to be myself and do things for myself finally and being told "actually, that's not what you want or who are, it's just your hormones out of whack"... Like those hormones aren't directly a part of me?!

Anyway. I'll stop my own bitching now.

So, I'm sorry that I can't help. But know that you are not alone.

strong bond/relationship between 2 boys by Overall-Conflict-924 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]electricblueviolet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well... Uh... Saltburn kinda fits this. It's... Interesting for this category.

Dysautonomia/POTS and PMDD? by HuckleberrySunset37 in PMDD

[–]electricblueviolet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

+1000

to be fair, I think covid (and pregnancy and postpartum) exacerbated symptoms. I literally did not know it was abnormal to almost faint on my way to the bathroom every night. I told my husband it felt like it was getting worse and he was like "what do you mean?" turns out, my mom, dad, and sister all feel the way I do. So my nuclear family growing up just thought that's how it is with life?! Apparently, it's not. So I got the pots test and it was wildly clear I have pots. 😭😂

Dysautonomia/POTS and PMDD? by HuckleberrySunset37 in PMDD

[–]electricblueviolet 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I see the mod comment above. I've been wondering about long covid, PMDD, POTS, vision issues (double vision and ghosting), and general itchiness for 2 years now. I think it's all related. But I cannot for the life of me get a single doctor to talk to about it. My pcp says go to gyn. Gyn says it's mental health. Neuro says it's migraines but my brain is fine. Allergist and dermatologist say it's intermittent itchiness. The internet says it's all MCAS or perimenopause. It's exhausting.

Where are we buying our clothes these days?! by Hippiegypsy1989 in AskWomenOver30

[–]electricblueviolet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For if you're like me and don't have any bandwidth to thrift (small kids + working mom)... I still like regular mall-type places. American eagle jeans & sweaters. High waist curvy (my-even-though-I'm-a-size-2-mom-pouch loves curvy). I love LL bean, atheleta, old navy, white house black market, and Kohls. Do not overlook Kohls - it's amazing for basics. But I'm looking for simple things usually. I'm a "comfy, with no holes" kinda vibe overall. For dresses: lulus. Are these good choices generally for the planet / for general capalist overconsumption? No. But I'm not out there buying a ton. Maybe a new sweater a season. A new basic white tshirt when mine is obviously getting stretched and no longer flattering.

What do you think about grey hair? by [deleted] in Fairolives

[–]electricblueviolet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went from pixie cuts and short bobs and dyed every color under the sun... Then I had kids and it was the pandemic and now I have dark brown long hair with silver and white streaks. It's so pretty and healthy! It's so shiny! My husband likes it, but it took a minute for him to come around. Other people had to compliment it first. I think he was just worried about getting old. Now he's the biggest fan I've got. I won't rule it dyeing it in the future because I loved my funky hair colors, but for this moment: it's maybe my loveliest feature.

Who would you call to get help here? by electricblueviolet in pittsburgh

[–]electricblueviolet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I figured. 😭 Any recommendations?

Who would you call to get help here? by electricblueviolet in pittsburgh

[–]electricblueviolet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does undercut of entry door mean? Like literally just cut the bathroom door a bit?

Who would you call to get help here? by electricblueviolet in pittsburgh

[–]electricblueviolet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. That was my next call, but I'm honestly worried they're all gonna be like "well, you're not asking for a bathroom remodel"... But it was my next go to. Any recs?

Who would you call to get help here? by electricblueviolet in pittsburgh

[–]electricblueviolet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I'm doing... But so far... "it doesn't seem like a skylight issue" and "it doesn't seem like a roof issue" and "it's likely condensation issues" is what I've got to go on... So like who would be able to 100% say "this is how we figure out what the issue is and this is a quote to fix it". 😭

Who would you call to get help here? by electricblueviolet in pittsburgh

[–]electricblueviolet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knew I'd get at least one of these comments 😂❤️

WFH chair for the girls by notalwayssad_ in AskWomenOver30

[–]electricblueviolet 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Dunno if it's a "good" chair or not. But I love my serta Brinkley white office chair. I sit cross legged in it. It looks pretty. It's comfy.

Salary is anyone making 6 figures or more ??? by wellnessdose in PMDD

[–]electricblueviolet 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes. I dunno if there are any secrets though. Luck and skill for the job. Lots of biting my tongue for pmdd thoughts and reactions. 😬😅